Brunk Auctions
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May Premier Auction: Day 2

Sat, May 20, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 22, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1040

Mother-of-Pearl Lacquered Tea Caddy and a Black Opaline Glass Box

Estimate: $300 - $500

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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
English 19th century: mother-of-pearl tea caddy with fine gilt decoration, hinged cathedral top opening to a double compartment with paper lining, front with elaborate scrolling elements continuing to side panels, lacquered bun feet, 4-3/4 in. height, [crazing, minor losses to gilding;] French black glass and gilt metal box with transfer decoration, top depicting an amorous couple in a garden landscape, sides with floral decoration, 2-3/8 x 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 in., [scratches and losses to transfer decoration]. Provenance: Property from an Atlanta Private Collection